burial

noun
UK: /ˈber.i.əl/
US: /ˈber.i.əl/

  1. The act of putting a dead body into the ground or sea.

    1. The burial will be private, with only family attending.
    2. The discovery of the ancient burial site revealed much about their culture.

  2. The act of hiding something by covering it completely.

    1. The dog's burial of his bone was quite amusing to watch.
    2. The heavy snowfall resulted in the burial of several cars on the street.

Synonyms

interment cover sepulture
burial adjective

  1. Relating to the act of burying a dead body.

    1. We visited the burial ground.
    2. The burial service was held in the church.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "burial" in English means: The act of putting a dead body into the ground or sea., The act of hiding something by covering it completely..

The phonetic transcription of "burial" is /ˈber.i.əl/ in British English and /ˈber.i.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "burial": interment, cover, sepulture.

Example usage of "burial": "The burial will be private, with only family attending.". More examples on the page.